2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 294about this part
- Share
- 23%of 1,293 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,475miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 294 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan, 23% of the 1,293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,475 miles. 12 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall air bags did not deploy in 3 accidents I was involved in. Between 2013 and 2014 on city streets speed of other driver was 45 to 50 miles per hour.driver james crutchfield hit me broadsided on right side of my van knocking out the window and pushing in the door.van totaled out.- I have pictures of the van after the accident I am still trying to drive it, have not been able to repair the van”
NHTSA complaint #10992938, filed 2017-06, 100,000 miles“I was just getting onto the street and was just maybe going 10-15mph , when the vehicle traction control and stability control and ABS lights came on and increased acceleration and pulled to one side when the dash lights mentioned came on. Also sounded like brakes were being applied at same time . I was barely able to make it to dealer without being in am accident . The clockspring had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10838865, filed 2016-02, 160,000 miles“My wife was driving my 3 children (ages 5, 3, and 18 months) home in our 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. As she was pulling up to a stop sign, the airbags deployed inadvertently. Although, no one was injured, it was quite traumatic for my kids. They would not re-enter the van and had to receive a ride home from a local police officer. I contacted chrysler the next day. It took them over two weeks to send someone to inspect the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10690213, filed 2015-02, 85,000 miles“I was involved in an accident on june 15th, 2019. I hit a highway concrete median divider head on at approximately 60mph. The driver, passenger or side curtain airbags did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #11220884, filed 2019-06, 200,000 miles“I recently purchased a 2008 Dodge caravan. I needed an inspection sticker and come to find out the horn wouldn't blow. Had a mechanic look at it and he said the coil in the steering was bad which also operates the vehicles driver airbag. It will not deploy if I were to be in a crash. I would think this should be a recall being that the mechanic said it is common. This is pricy to fix. After the part and labor it will cost me $650.00!..updated 07-08-15 updated 9/15/2015”
NHTSA complaint #10726121, filed 2015-06, 159,000 milesRelated recalls
- 20V396000Jul 7, 2020Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may…Covers: Dodge Grand Caravan 2008–2010, Nitro 2007–2011, Chrysler Town And Country 2008–2010
- 16V047000Jan 29, 2016FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured December 31, 2007, to August 31, 2008, 2008-2009 Dodge Grand…Covers: Dodge Grand Caravan 2008–2009, Chrysler Town And Country 2008–2009, Dodge Journey 2009
- 14V373000Jun 26, 2014This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings…Covers: Dodge Grand Caravan 2008–2010, Chrysler Town And Country 2008–2010, Dodge Journey 2009–2010
Related service bulletins
- 10204370Nov 23, 2021Customer Satisfaction Notification Y22 Driver Airbag Emblem
- 10204368Nov 18, 2021Customer Satisfaction Notification Y22 Driver Airbag Emblem
- 10220576Feb 4, 2021SAFETY RECAL W09 DRIVER AIR BAG EMBLEM Updated Dealer Instructions
- 10188780Feb 4, 2021SAFETY RECAL W09 DRIVER AIR BAG EMBLEM Updated Dealer Instructions
- 10191457Jul 1, 2014Expansion of previous safety recall L25.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 25% |
| 2019 | 13 | 5% |
| 2018 | 13 | 5% |
| 2017 | 21 | 5% |
| 2016 | 22 | 2% |
| 2015 | 24 | 9% |
| 2014 | 48 | 13% |
| 2013 | 35 | 7% |
| 2012 | 18 | 3% |
| 2011 | 19 | 4% |
| 2010 | 144 | 17% |
| 2009 | 137 | 25% |
| 2008 | 294 | 23% |
| 2007 | 16 | 9% |
| 2006 | 54 | 19% |
| 2005 | 103 | 10% |
| 2004 | 5 | 4% |
| 2003 | 24 | 11% |
| 2002 | 59 | 20% |
| 2001 | 48 | 16% |
| 2000 | 29 | 7% |
| 1999 | 83 | 19% |
| 1998 | 104 | 19% |
| 1997 | 107 | 18% |
| 1996 | 211 | 18% |
| 1995 | 7 | 6% |
| 1994 | 18 | 9% |
| 1993 | 13 | 5% |
| 1992 | 10 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
815 complaintsBrakes
212 complaintsEngine
117 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
68 complaintsSteering
55 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
53 complaintsExterior lighting
48 complaintsOther or unknown
42 complaintsElectronic stability control
39 complaintsTires
30 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
28 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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